Comments on: Which Country For Spanish Language Training? http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/2010/02/02/which-country-for-spanish-language-training/ Spanish learning tips, lessons, product reviews, and more Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:51:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: DPeach http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/2010/02/02/which-country-for-spanish-language-training/comment-page-1/#comment-265 DPeach Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:47:49 +0000 http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/?p=391#comment-265 As one who studied Spanish in Mexico, and subsequently lived there for 4 years, and now live in Argentina, I would say you won't be negatively harmed by studying in Mexico. I had the same fears initially. However in my 3 months in Argentina I have already adjusted my accent and am learning new ways to say things. I would say that I am better for the experience. I have a pretty vast vocabulary because of the opportunity to live in 2 very different cultures and learn new ways to say things. That said, I don't think you can go wrong with Ecuador. They have such a nice accent. My short time in Guanajuato makes me think it is a good place to study too. I have no opinion on Guatemala. As one who studied Spanish in Mexico, and subsequently lived there for 4 years, and now live in Argentina, I would say you won’t be negatively harmed by studying in Mexico. I had the same fears initially. However in my 3 months in Argentina I have already adjusted my accent and am learning new ways to say things. I would say that I am better for the experience. I have a pretty vast vocabulary because of the opportunity to live in 2 very different cultures and learn new ways to say things.

That said, I don’t think you can go wrong with Ecuador. They have such a nice accent.

My short time in Guanajuato makes me think it is a good place to study too.

I have no opinion on Guatemala.

]]> By: Ready Go http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/2010/02/02/which-country-for-spanish-language-training/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Ready Go Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:08:48 +0000 http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/?p=391#comment-263 Check out Costa Rica. The dialect is often praised as being a middle ground; as close to a standard as they come. Adding to that, is the fact that it's a country with a large, educated middle-class. An added benefit for native English speakers, at least for N. American English speakers, is that they don't over emphasize the frilly 'r' like is done in other places, like Mexico. Guatemalan Spanish is kind of sing-songy and influenced by the local Native Mayan languages, but definitely not similar to Caribbean Spanish (e.g. Cuban, Dominican). Quito is probably your best bet out of the three that you mention in terms of dialect. But again, if you haven't already gone, I'd suggest Costa Rica. Update your blog and let us know which you picked. Check out Costa Rica. The dialect is often praised as being a middle ground; as close to a standard as they come. Adding to that, is the fact that it’s a country with a large, educated middle-class. An added benefit for native English speakers, at least for N. American English speakers, is that they don’t over emphasize the frilly ‘r’ like is done in other places, like Mexico.
Guatemalan Spanish is kind of sing-songy and influenced by the local Native Mayan languages, but definitely not similar to Caribbean Spanish (e.g. Cuban, Dominican). Quito is probably your best bet out of the three that you mention in terms of dialect.
But again, if you haven’t already gone, I’d suggest Costa Rica.
Update your blog and let us know which you picked.

]]> By: Ian Hart http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/2010/02/02/which-country-for-spanish-language-training/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Ian Hart Mon, 24 May 2010 00:35:12 +0000 http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/?p=391#comment-258 I would recommend Antigua. The teachers there in most schools are highly educated and speak clearly and correctly. You might run into the drawl in the streets but not in classes. I would recommend Antigua. The teachers there in most schools are highly educated and speak clearly and correctly. You might run into the drawl in the streets but not in classes.

]]> By: Enforex Spanish School http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/2010/02/02/which-country-for-spanish-language-training/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Enforex Spanish School Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:46 +0000 http://learnspanishonyourown.com/blog/?p=391#comment-235 Hola! So you're thinking about studying Spanish in Southamerica? We offer a wide range of destinations, just let us know what you need and we will find the perfect one! Saludos! Hola! So you’re thinking about studying Spanish in Southamerica? We offer a wide range of destinations, just let us know what you need and we will find the perfect one!

Saludos!

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